To pronounce "coterie", say COT-er-ie — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkəʊtəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkəʊtəɹi/
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"coterie" has 3 syllables: cot-er-ie. It rhymes with rotary and notary, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The new junior employee joined our merry after-hours coterie.”
“A tightly knit coterie of executive powerbrokers made all the real decisions in the company.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Coterie" has 3 syllables: cot · er · ie.
The IPA transcription of "coterie" is /ˈkəʊtəɹi/.
Coterie: A circle of people who associate with one another.
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